as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments
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as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
framed a unique coffee table from an old, discarded chest of drawers
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as in negotiating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
a composer framing the structure of a song
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as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
you'll need to frame your argument well if you're going to win the debate
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as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
framed a schedule for the project
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
trees framed the walkway
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Recent Examples of framing
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Pitch framing has long been one of the most valuable defensive skills in baseball, where catchers subtly position their glove to make pitches look like strikes to the umpire.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
To hold the jersey in place, use stainless steel framing pins to pin it against the frame backing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Accenture’s James Crowley, Bradlow’s research partner, said the dominant productivity framing of AI misses the point.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Pitch framing has long been one of the most valuable defensive skills in baseball, where catchers subtly position their glove to make pitches look like strikes to the umpire.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some credit is owed to Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk, who ranked in the 98th percentile of framing last season.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
To hold the jersey in place, use stainless steel framing pins to pin it against the frame backing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framing
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The leader of the historic church in Downtown Dallas, Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress, vowed to rebuild the iconic structure.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Architecture like this, which reveals its structure while producing its effects, can make a museum feel slightly more humane.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The conflict involving oil-producing Gulf states, and the effective closure of a critical oil and gas shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, has sent oil prices surging globally over the past month.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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This hybridization resulted in Bradford producing fertile fruit through cross-pollination from other cultivars.—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The unions have been negotiating with the district for more than a year over wages, staffing levels and working conditions.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Asian countries’ energy and commodities imports have been strangled, and several are negotiating with Tehran for safe passage — a situation that could quickly become permanent, an academic noted.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Browne’s family is planning an event honoring him in mid-May.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a result, the roads bordering the Statehouse — North Capitol Avenue, West Street, Washington Street and Ohio Street — will likely see more backups than usual.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Mar. 2026
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For months, mobile internet service interruptions have hit Russia’s regions, particularly in provinces bordering Ukraine, which has staged incursions and launched strikes inside Russian territory to counter Russia’s full-scale invasion.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Potenza emphasized broader implications for mental health frameworks and future research directions.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The flight control software uses a modular publish-subscribe framework, allowing parallel data processing and making system expansion straightforward.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man accused of making antisemitic remarks and threatening a father in front of his children at Stillwater Park.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Framing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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